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Indonesia Presidential Election Visit Program
On July 9, 2014, as part of the IFES Indonesia Presidential Election Visit Program, IFES Indonesia Program Officer Marti Yusnida and I visited Rutan Pondok Women’s Prison in Jakarta with a group of female diplomats. In Indonesia, unlike many other countries, prisoners serving a custodial sentence have the right to vote.
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AGENDA – General Election Network for Disability Access Election Monitoring Mission for Presidential Election
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) conducted an election monitoring mission today for the presidential election in Indonesia. The election monitoring mission focused only on aspects of accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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Citizen Participation in Natural Resource Management in Niger
It is critical to the security and economic development of Niger that citizens' voices are heard. IFES is working with local partners to increase awareness of the risks and rights of workers in the extractive resources industry, including uranium, oil and gold. IFES is also working to develop partnerships between civil society organizations and government to ensure citizens understand and participate in resource management decisions.
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Chief Electoral Commissioner of Sierra Leone Receives IFES’ 2014 Baxter Award
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is pleased to announce Dr. Christiana Thorpe, Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone, as the 2014 Joe C. Baxter Award recipient.
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Modern Applications of Election Technology
IFES supports the use of technology to promote sustainability in the democratic process, working with election management bodies to utilize various technologies that are appropriate in local context.
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Remembering Howard Baker
The International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES) is deeply saddened by and laments the loss of former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, who was also White House Chief of Staff during the Reagan administration and U.S. Ambassador to Japan. He served on our Board of Directors from 2005-2011.
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IFES Condemns Assassination of Libyan Human Rights Leader Salwa Bugaighis
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is deeply saddened by the assassination of Libyan human rights lawyer and activist Salwa Bugaighis and strongly condemns this cowardly act of violence. We offer our condolences to her family and remember her dedication, commitment and ultimate sacrifice for women’s participation in the political process and equal rights in Libya.
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IFES' 2011-2013 Photography Contest Winners
Since 2009, IFES has hosted an annual contest to showcase amateur and professional photography of democratic processes from around the globe.
This gallery features the winners of the IFES Photography Contest of past years (2011-2013). Each photo was chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.
The 2014 Photo Contest features four categories to reflect IFES' themes: Citizen Participation, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Election Management, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
The contest ends August 1st, 2014. Submit your photos now! Learn more.
This gallery features the winners of the IFES Photography Contest of past years (2011-2013). Each photo was chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.
The 2014 Photo Contest features four categories to reflect IFES' themes: Citizen Participation, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Election Management, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
The contest ends August 1st, 2014. Submit your photos now! Learn more.
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IFES Leads Side-Event at UN CRPD Conference of States Parties
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) served as an observer to the 7th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities from June 10-12, 2014 at UN Headquarters in New York City. As a consultative member of the UN Economic and Social Council, IFES has the ability to observe deliberations by the member states on implementation of the disability treaty as well as to host side events open to states and civil society.
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IFES Signed MoU with Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
On May 7, 2014, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The overarching goal of this collaboration is to support the Commission in exercising its mandate in conducting fair, transparent and credible elections.